Mappilassary

Christina is the eldest child of Thomas and Annamma John.


EDUCATION: 
    -Stevens Institute of Technology  (Hoboken, NJ) 
        Master of Science in Systems Engineering 
        Graduated with Honors
        May 2006

    -Drexel University  (Philadelphia, PA)
        Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering
        Minors in Computer Science & Business
        June 2004

    -New Milford High School (New Milford, NJ)
        June 1999


WORK EXPERIENCE:
June 2004 to Present
     -Systems Engineer working for the United States government in Advanced Communications for defense  (New Jersey) 

March 2003 to September 2003
    -eBusiness Co-op at GLAXOSMITHKLINE (Research Triangle Park, North Carolina)

March 2002 to September 2002
    -Senior Software Engineer Co-op at LOCKHEED MARTIN (Moorestown, NJ)

March 2001 to September 2001
    -Hardware Engineer Co-op at UNISYS (Malvern, PA)


RESEARCH:
Co-Author with Professor and PhD students at Harvard University on An Advanced Communications Technologies Technical Paper:  "Bi-Directional Coded Cooperation Can Increase Diversity"  (April 2007)


ENGINEERING HONORS:
-BAE SYSTEMS Meritorious Performer Award Winner (2007)
-BAE SYSTEMS Chairman's Award for Innovation GOLD Award Winner (2006)
    -Ranked 1 out of 95,000 people
- BAE SYSTEMS Chairman's Presenter Award (2006)
-Two-Time BAE SYSTEMS Team of Distinction Award Winner (2006)
-Eglin Air Force Base 46th Test Wing for Best of Test Award Winner (2006)
-Network Centric Warfare Award for Outstanding Achievement from the Defense Industry (2007)


AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE:
-Former University President and Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)  (1999-Present)
    - First Asian  and women to become President elect
-Chairperson of Landmark Education Corp  (2003-2004)
-Co-Youth Chairperson of Syro-Malabar Convention (2000-2003)
-Member of University Tenure & Promotions Committee (2003-2004)
-University Audio & Visual Committee Head (2002-2004)
-Technical and Cultural Chair of DISHA (2002-2003)
-Active member of the March of Dimes, Breast Cancer Awareness, American Cancer Society (1999-Present)
-Active member of the Society of Women Engineers (1999-2004)
-Member of Creating Excellent Organizations (2000-2004)
-Organized and raised over $7,000 for Tsunami Relief Fundraiser
-Member of S.T.A.N.D. (Students Toward A New Direction) (1997 to Present)


BEAUTY AWARDS:
    -Current Miss Asia America 
    -Miss India Pennsylvania 2001
    -Miss Millennium Beauty Queen 2000
    -Miss India New Jersey 1999
    -Miss Kerala USA 1999
    -Miss International Princess 1998 & 2000
    - Miss Kerala NJ, PA, RI, SI 1998
    -Most Photogenic Award 2000
    -Best Personality Award 2000
    -Miss Congeniality Award 1999 
    - Nicest Eyes 1998


MOVIE EXPERIENCE:  
Lead Role in Indian Movie, "ATU AMERICA ITU INDIA"
     -August 2000 to February 2001
     - Dot Com Productions - Shot in Philadelphia, Manhattan, Cherry Hill, NJ
    - Balanced vigorous engineering courses and movie schedule
    -Grand Movie Premiere with 1500 audience members on May 25, 2001
    -Premieres in California, New York, New Jersey and Andhra Pradesh India
    -WON THE BEST NRI FILM AWARD FROM ANDHRA GOVERNMENT


INDIAN CLASSICAL AND FOLK DANCE EXPERIENCE:
-Performed across the USA, Europe and India
-Performed on Broadway in New York City
-Won numerous and prestigious awards
-Taught and choreographed dances at Drexel University (1999-2004)
-Dancing and performing since May 1986

Christina teaches Indian dance classes.  

Visit  http://www.nirthalaya.com  for more information.


ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
New Milford High School (New Jersey)
-Captain of Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track Teams (1997-1999)
    - Won Coaches Award in Indoor Track (1999)
    - Won League Championships (1997-1999)
    -Broke Two School Records in Track (1998 & 1999)